Sonic Exploration With DAMON TATE From OF VIRTUE

Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop. No band knows this as much as Michigan heavy music act Of Virtue.Born from the blistering cold, barren fields of Michigan and erupting into an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed alternative powerhouse, Of Virtue’s growth is nothing short of jaw dropping. Whether it’s having shared their music with fans in over 30 countries across the globe, amassing a multitude of Billboard charting positions, gaining Top 50 Media base radio play slots, having over 20 million total streams or beyond, Of Virtue is always looking forward to change and progress, to evolve and grow.That thirst for advancement sees the band hit Australia for the first time in a matter of days as part of The Hardest Part Tour which was put together by Aussie metal outfit Sienna Skies. HEAVY sat down with guitarist/vocalist Damon Tate earlier this week to get the lowdown on what to expect."People that have listened to us over the years and said hey, can you get down here, it was like ever since we announced the tour the reception has been great," he smiled. "I've been getting messages from friends and people in other bands we have toured with in different places, and they are like, hey, when you get here you're gonna have fun. Everyone's ready. People understand too. You're coming from a long way away and people say hey, we know how hard it is to not only get out to another country, but to have bands come over here as well, so when they do we're gonna make you feel right at home."In the full interview, we talk more about the troubles of getting to a country for the first time, what to expect from Of Virtue live, what they are expected from crowds here, their relationship with Sienna Skies, playing at Froth & Fury Festival, the early days of the band and where they fit in, evolving over time musically while still staying in touch with your core fan base, new music and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.